1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 525 kg more than 1982 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 131 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
